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Investing.com -- President Donald Trump has denied reports that his administration is preparing military strikes against Venezuela, contradicting earlier claims published in the Miami Herald.
When asked aboard Air Force One whether he was considering strikes on Venezuela, Trump responded with a clear "no." The president gave the same negative response when questioned if he had made any decisions regarding potential military action against the South American nation.
These denials directly contradict a Miami Herald report that cited sources familiar with the situation claiming the Trump administration was preparing to attack military installations inside Venezuela. According to those sources, the strikes would have targeted facilities allegedly used by the Soles drug cartel, which U.S. officials believe is led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The report had suggested that military action could occur within days or even hours, with the aim of dismantling key infrastructure used by the cartel and potentially targeting its leadership hierarchy.
U.S. officials reportedly believe the cartel exports approximately 500 tons of cocaine annually, divided between European and American markets.
While the original sources did not confirm whether Maduro himself would be a direct target of any planned military action, one source had indicated the Venezuelan leader’s options might be narrowing, suggesting he could face internal threats from his own military.
The operation would have represented a significant escalation in U.S. efforts against the Soles cartel, which the Trump administration claims is operated by top members of Maduro’s government.